American Curl, the new Variety They are divided into two types: long and short hairs. The outer sides of their ear tips are naturally turned outward due to sudden changes. The left and right ears are widely spaced and grow at the ends of the skull. Its fur is soft to the touch and its fur color is varied.

It is a new breed that has just been recognized in 1991. It has two types of long and short hairs. The characteristic is that the outer side of the ear tip is naturally turned outward due to a sudden mutation, and the left and right ears are widely spaced and grow at both ends of the head. Half of the offspring of American curly hair can have such a pair of ears, a small proportion. This kind of cat is not only cute, but also always maintains the innocent and mischievousness of a kitten. It will act like a spoiled child to its owner.

The curly hair of the American Curl is not body hair, but ear hair. As a joke, the ears are turned upside down and fixed to form a new feeding method of unique shape.

Its roots are a female black cat found in Southern California in 1981, which is characterized by long soft body hair, beautiful golden eyes, and more profound The impression is its reflexed ears.

Therefore, as long as this cat gives birth many times, it will give birth to several kittens with inverted ears like hers.

This mutated new breed first appeared at the show in 1983. Then, in 1987, the standard was set and it became a recognized breed, which attracted the attention of cat lovers around the world. Since then, clubs have joined together, and of course research and breeding are continuing.

From this point of view, kittens born to parents of American curly-haired cats have about a 50% chance of developing curly hair. . Its ears are not born with curly hair, but gradually change over a week. The front ends of the left and right ears are slightly rounded, and the feathers are large and flared, which is also one of its charms.

The ideal American Curl is medium in size, alert in appearance and sweet in expression. The long-haired and short-haired breeds of the American Curly-eared cat are soft The coat is silky, but the tail of the long-haired breed is shaggy. Both breeds have very little undercoat, so the coat is easy to manage, with occasional bathing and regular grooming sufficient. Be especially careful with their ears to avoid breaking the cartilage of the ears. Don't deliberately bend their ears into unnatural shapes.

Appearance of American Shorthair

Body type: Semi-foreign type

Coat color Coat quality: There are various colors and patterns, and the changes are rich. Coat is soft and close to the body

Eye color: Based on coat color

Characteristics: Curved towards the top of the head ears with rounded tips.

Eyes: are walnut shaped.